Mirka
Finnish surface-finishing leader offering abrasives, power tools and a dedicated robotic sanding, polishing and grinding automation line.
Mirka Ltd is a Finnish company and a world leader in surface-finishing technology, headquartered in Jeppo (Jepua), Finland, and part of the KWH Group. Established more than 80 years ago, Mirka pioneered dust-free sanding and offers a broad portfolio spanning abrasives, sandpaper, polishing compounds, electric and pneumatic sanders and polishers, dust extractors, and superabrasive wheels for surface finishing and precision industry. The company serves industries including collision repair, woodworking, construction and interior finishing, marine, automotive, powertrain, and tool manufacturing. Mirka has built a dedicated Robotics and Automation business focused on robotic sanding, polishing, and grinding, supplying robotic sanders, polishers, and accessories that integrate its surface-finishing tools onto industrial robot arms.
Its flagship robotic component, the Mirka AIROS sanding head, is an IP66-rated, dust- and waterproof 48V brushless electric sander designed for continuous automated dry and wet sanding, featuring constant-rpm control and monitoring of motor current, temperature, and usage. To strengthen its automation capabilities, Mirka acquired Flexmill, a specialist in automated and robotized surface-finishing systems with a team of robotics engineers and software programmers that has delivered hundreds of systems to customers across more than twenty countries. Through this combination of abrasives expertise and robotics integration, Mirka delivers turnkey industrial automation for repeatable, high-quality surface finishing in manufacturing. Mirka also operates its first US production facility and maintains a global network of subsidiaries.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Mirka AIROS
IP66 electric sanding head for robotic dry and wet sanding with constant-rpm control.
Company Facts
Founded
1943
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Europe
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
Subsidiary / Acquired
Funding Total
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